Tyres for the winter

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  • nickel
    nickel Posts: 476
    dennisn wrote:
    Other than it being hot or cold out what factor(s) would lead you to believe there was a need for Summer or Winter tires? How about Spring and Fall tires? I guess I wouldn't be surprised when manufacturers come out with them though. They'll sell millions of them, and the only difference from the Summer models will be labeling. I think you have quite a marketing ploy there.

    Because personally I don't mind fixing a puncture at the road side on a nice warm summers day but I'd rather not on a freezing cold morning in January, hence a pair of heavier more puncture resistant tyres for winter riding.
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    The more expensive tyres tend to have the best puncture resistance anyway and harder, heavier, longer lasting tyres aren't as grippy or as fast or as enjoyable to ride and as this isn't the commuting section you want to enjoy your cycling and you want more grip in the wet, not less. Anyway i'm using Vitoria Open Paves in the winter and they fit the bill.
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